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The Guest Houses of Alligator Point |
The guest houses’ locationHarbor View Guest House and Sand Dollar Guest House are located on Alligator Point, in the panhandle of Florida, approximately 45 minutes south of Tallahassee. Both properties are located on quiet roads away from the greater population of beach goers and represent all that the Point has to offer. Harbor View has a spectacular view of Alligator Harbor and is across the street from a private dock and a public boat ramp. Sand Dollar Guest House is nestled in the pine forest that borders Mullet Pond and is surrounded by state park property. It is a very short walk to the Gulf of Mexico from this properties. about alligator pointWhether you’ve visited Alligator Point many times or if you’ve never even heard of it, you’ll find this area intriguing. If shopping and crowds are an integral part of your vacation, Alligator Point is not for you. This pristine beach community is located an hour from “structured entertainment” such as movies, malls and sporting events. However, nature’s beauty abounds and is only footsteps from your front door. This sanctuary offers its guests the rare opportunity to do absolutely nothing! There are no strip malls, no main attractions (except the miles of unpopulated beach) and no fast-paced action (except the porpoises in the Gulf trying to secure their next meal). The absence of noise and glaring lights makes for prime relaxation and exquisite stargazing. Proximity to superior seafood makes your biggest problem choosing a favorite restaurant from the infinite array of local seafood restaurants! The tranquility here is unsurpassed and you’ll wonder why more people don’t live here. The beach stretches for several miles, and it’s not uncommon to walk the entire length without passing another person. Wildlife includes black bears, bobcats, deer, foxes, coyotes, alligators, and bald eagles, to name a few. It’s unmistakably a nature lover’s paradise with opportunities to bird watch, view marine mammals (dolphins, manatees and otters), fish, catch shrimp, star gaze, enjoy sunsets, collect shells or just gather your thoughts. There are different stories as to how Alligator Point got its name. While they all vary, they tend to agree that it’s not from a population of alligators. Some say that from the air, the land looks like an alligator’s tail; some say it resembles an alligator’s open jaw. During a boat trip in the harbor, we couldn’t help but notice an uncanny likeness to an entire alligator as shown in the photo at the left. Whichever version you believe, by the time you leave, we think you’ll agree that you’ve found paradise! |